How much!? Nikon’s new $14,000 telezoom with built-in teleconverter will have you taking out a second mortgage
Nikon Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens announced with extra 1.4x reach, but check your bank balance before buying! The post How much!? Nikon’s new $14,000 telezoom with built-in teleconverter will have you taking out a second mortgage appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Nikon has introduced a high-end telephoto zoom lens called the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S for its full-frame Z camera line. This lens boasts an impressive f/2.8 aperture and features a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, extending its reach to 168-420mm (f/4) when used. Designed for capturing fast-paced sports and close-range events like tennis, the lens is compatible with external 1.4x and 2x teleconverters as well.
With 30 elements in 24 groups, the lens employs ED, Super ED, SR, and Asph optical elements while sporting nine aperture blades. Vibration Reduction (VR) technology offers up to 6.5 stops of shake reduction when used in conjunction with in-body image stabilization (IBIS). The lens measures 112mm in diameter and features a 46mm drop-in filter thread, making it Arca-swiss compatible.
Weighing in at 2.735kg (6lb), the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S will be available for purchase beginning mid-November, priced at $14,000 (equivalent to £13,999).
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